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Former Disney Executive Dungey is joining Netflix as a Vice President overseeing Original Content, The Hollywood Reporter is reporting.

Dungey is the former President of ABC Entertainment who is most famous for firing Roseanne Barr earlier this year.

Dungey announced that she was leaving ABC a few months after firing Barr. Since her exit from ABC, it was rumored that she would be joining Netflix in some capacity.

“Channing is a creative force whose taste and talent have earned her the admiration of her peers across the industry,” Sarandos said. “She’s a risk-taker and ground-breaker and talent love working with her. I couldn’t be happier to welcome her to Netflix.

Added Holland: “We’re delighted to be adding Channing’s expertise, leadership and deep experience to Netflix, and I look forward to partnering with her as we continue to grow and evolve our global network. I have been a fan of her character and approach from our early days as executives.”

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Disney is taking a major jump into the over-the-top direct to consumer streaming services. Earlier this year the company launched ESPN+ as a new way for consumers to view the ESPN product and since the launch has seen 1 Million paid subscribers join.

Today, Bob Iger, CEO of Disney, announced the launch of their new streaming service, Disney+. No details on pricing or its launch date were announced, but we do know they are looking at a late 2019 launch date.

Disney has also been working on creating new and exclusive content for the streaming service. Most notably a High School Musical spinoff.

As announced during tonight’s telecast of ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars,” famed radio DJ, comedian and best-selling author Bobby Bones is set to join “American Idol” as the show’s in-house mentor. Last season, Bobby joined the Top 24 Idol hopefuls as they prepared to take the stage with their all-star celebrity duet partners. In his expanded role this season, the award-winning personality will offer his industry expertise throughout the competition, helping contenders reach the next level of their artistry and performances.

Inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame as the youngest honoree ever, Bobby Bones has been dubbed “the most powerful man in country music” (Forbes). His nationally syndicated radio show “The Bobby Bones Show” reaches millions of listeners on nearly 140 stations and recently garnered its third ACM Award for National On-Air Personality of the Year, also earning a 2017 Country Music Association award for National Broadcast Personality of the Year. His popular podcast, “BobbyCast,” recently surpassed 100 episodes and has been downloaded more than 6 million times. Bobby is also a two-time New York Times No. 1 best-selling author, touring stand-up comedian, philanthropist and chart-topping comedy artist – a true “jack of all trades” (ESPN).

“American Idol” is returning to The ABC Television Network for the 2018-2019 season, after first making its return to airwaves as the No. 1 reality show launch for its inaugural season on the network during the 2017-2018 season. Helping to find the next singing sensation is music industry legends and all-star judges Luke Bryan, Katy Perry and Lionel Richie. Emmy®-winning producer Ryan Seacrest will also return as host. The beloved singing competition series recently completed its open call bus tour auditions, visiting 24 cities across the country in a nationwide search for the next superstar. Judge auditions are currently underway in select cities across the country.

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Late night talk show host, Jimmy Kimmel, is set to launch his own comedy club in Las Vegas next year. The Jimmy Kimmel Live host signed on earlier this year to be the name sake of a new comedy club across the street from Caesar’s Palace.

The club will be 8,000 sq. feet and located at the LINQ Promenade. Kimmel claims that he will be hands on when it comes to curating comedians onto the stage.

When asked how the club will come into play with the show, Kimmel said that they might be going live to the comedy club for comedians who perform on the show. However, Kimmel did shoot down the idea of filming the show there, as it is too small.

Kimmel also shot down rumors that he might be leaving his hit ABC late night show to focus on the club, saying “It’s not a big money making venture”.

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Last Man Standing is headed to FOX this fall and there are going to be some big changes. The Character, Mandy Baxter, played by Molly Ephriam, will now be played by Molly McCook. As reported earlier this Summer, Molly Ephriam has decided not to return to the show.

Another major change in the series is that Mike Baxter (played by Tim Allen) will have a major loss in his life. Mike’s father, Bud (played by Robert Foster), will be written off the show. In the time since the show went off the air, Bud will have passed away in story.

According to TVLine, the storyline decision is a way to get Ryan Vogelson (played by Jordan Masterson) more involved in the show. Ryan will be taking over the day-to-day operations of Bud’s weed store, “Bud’s Buds”.

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Netflix has released the following details on the return of Designated Survivor.

Designated Survivor will return for a third season as a global Netflix original.

The political drama starring Kiefer Sutherland will be helmed by showrunner Neal Baer from global studio Entertainment One (eOne).

Episodes: 10

Season 3 Synopsis: President Kirkman (Sutherland) will face a political reality… campaigning. What does it take to make a leader? What price will he be willing to pay? This season will explore today’s world of campaigning, smear tactics, debates, campaign finance and “fake news.” Democracy, as we know it, will hang in the balance.

Season 3 will go into production later this year and launch in 2019.

Seasons 1 and 2 come exclusively to Netflix in the U.S. and Canada this Fall.

Executive Producer Mark Gordon Quote: “The continuation of the show via Netflix is a win-win for all involved. The story of President Kirkman and those around him has not been fully told and we look forward to working with our new partner in continuing the show for a global audience.”

Kiefer Sutherland Quote: “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to play President Kirkman for season 3 of ‘Designated Survivor’ with Netflix, eOne and Neal Baer. I believe this format will allow us to continue to delve deeply into storylines and issues concerning the American electorate that were not previously possible.”

Bela Bajaria Quote: “Timely and gripping, Designated Survivor has quickened the pulses of our Netflix members outside the US and Canada in its first two seasons. The international audience for the show drove our interest to bring the show to the world as a Netflix original for its third season and we are excited to bring the first 2 seasons to our US and Canadian members as well.”

ABC News is reporting that Ryan Seacrest has been formally cleared of allegations made against him last November.

Suzie Hardy is the former stylist to the American Idol host and claims that during her time working for Seacrest, she was sexually assaulted on more then one occassion. Hardy worked for Seacrest while he hosted and produced E! News.

The E! Network launched an external investigation into the claims made against Seacrest and cleared him of any wrongdoing back in February. Seacrest also denied any sexual misconduct immediately after the claims were made.

The LAPD told ABC News Thursday that the department “did look into allegations of sexual battery against Seacrest. No charges were filed. And the case is closed.”

Seacrest is one of the “Me Too” Movement accused who didn’t lose his job right as the allegations were made.

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